SonyDVC60PRL Mini DV Tape 60min Premium Data Cartridge 10 Packs

Some video techs say that if you use one brand of tape in a Video recorder then you should never use another brand, because the other brand has different oils and metals. Honestly I don't know if that is true or not, but what I do know is that these tapes are great, and I would recommend these to anyone using a tape video recorder.When I shoot video tape, I use a lot of them. When I get busy it is not uncommon to use 20+ tapes a week. I never reuse them, so keeping cost down and finding them locally is important to me. Well I used to get these tapes at Costco years and years ago, before I had an Sony HD video camera. Well I feel in love with these tapes ( never had a problem with one of them, and I have used over a thousand). So when I upgraded to HD 1080p video, I started doing a lot of researching on what type to use. Well a lot of people used these tapes. So I continued using these tapes for 1080p and I loved it. Now I just order them on Monday morning, using Amazon prime, I get them by tue for a few dollars, and I couldn't be happier.Pro:Great PriceWorks with HDWorks great in my pro level Sony gearGreat all around.Cons:None

Works great

Well, to be completely honest, I didn't want to write this review because it's a simple tape, you insert it into camcorder record video and no problems.I have been ordering this brand and so far I didn't have any problems recodring or playing back from them. I record in HDV on HDR-FX7 camcorder and never had a problem with them. I like to keep all originals so I have more than 20 tapes. It may not sound a lot, but for me it is. I can play back a tape from 2-3 years ago and it works great. One thing I noticed is I think one of the reviewers said that you don't want to mix different brands. I used maxell and these one's and one time I got "dirty head" warning and my camcorder turned off. I was Extremely frustrated, because I was in the process of shooting a wedding and these events cannot be re-recorded at more convenient time. Finally, i got it working again...miracle.Anyways, the reason I said that short story is because I learned my lesson about using different brands, and since this one never gives me trouble, I'm sticking with these tapes when I run out because they are pretty good.Another very important point is when you record HDV, sometimes you can get short freeze with other brands, it even says in my camcorder manual that it's normal and part of nature of recording on tapes(i know go figure, right?), but with these ones VERY rare.Bottom line... recommended product, will buy again if i need more.

I liked the brand , the price was fair and the fast shipping.

Be careful who you get these from. I purchased them from Continental Supply (through Amazon) and I received 10 loose tapes in a box that could fit 30, with no packaging. Really? You are going to send me delicate items that have small plastic pieces in a large box and just let them all bang around and into each other? There is no excuse for that.But these are the tapes that I use to run a student television program at a University. I for one abhor mini-dvs, but we have to utilize what we are given. But since I have to use them I buy these every time because I know they will work (apparently even after being shipped irresponsibly). I wish everyone else would use them too because some buy terrible tapes and gum up the communal tape decks. For those that don't know, tapes have their own version of STDs. These tapes are not the ones causing them to begin.Buying in bulk online has helped to cut the cost of our show, which is otherwise basically just web based fees, by quite a bit.UPDATE: I purchased more of these being sold by Photoland and I received 2 5-packs. Much better than 10 loose tapes.